News Talk 94.1 Local Matters

Local Matters

Education, Sports, Faith & Everything In Between

Originating from News Talk 94.1 the show deals with community issues and interests that affect listeners closer to home. With topics from major events across the nation and how they impact our area to interesting people and figures from across the Upper Cumberland. Local Matters is where local, matters.

Covering the issues that matter to you. Every weekday.
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1,590 Episodes
1560 – 1580

Dr. Bob Bell & Phillip Baker Discuss The Highland Leadership Seminars

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Phillip Baker shares some insight into the work being done with the Highland Economic Partnership. Dr Bob Bell talks with him about their ongoing Highlands Initiative Leadership Seminars and what they offer...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
13 Feb 2018 7PM 24 min

Pastor Ron Allen Talks The Living Hope Church Food Pantry

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Pastor Ron Allen delivers today’s inspirational discussion, as he is joined by guest Associate Pastor Jim Short. They talk about the good works being done by the Living Hope Church Food Pantry to help those with a need…Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented…
9 Feb 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & David Little Talk The Upper Cumberland Reporter

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Sam Brooks talks to former coach David Little about his time coaching and the time he devotes to celebrating child and student athletes with his website the Upper Cumberland Reporter...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
8 Feb 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Dr. Smith On The Opioid Epidemic

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Matt Swallows begins a new series on the Opioid epidemic affecting the Upper Cumberland and the rest of the nation. Matt’s joined by Dr Sullivan Smith to talk about how this epidemic began and what’s been done in the medical field to deal with it...Listen…
7 Feb 2018 7PM 24 min

Bob Bell & TTU Athletic Offerings

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Bob Bell talks athletic opportunities in education as he sits down with Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson to discuss what they offer...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
6 Feb 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Donnie and Paula Stover On Their Family Farm

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to Donnie and Paula Stover of Overton County, as Judy Duke talks with them about their family’s Century farm, the heritage and some of the history of Overton County...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
5 Feb 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Lindsey Holloway On Overcoming Bad Decisions

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dwight Henry talks with Lindsay Holloway about overcoming her choices that lead to addiction and prison, as she shares how that lead to helping others...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
2 Feb 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & The UCHRA's Building Grant

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, .Matt Swallows is joined by Executive Director Luke Collins of the Upper Cumberland Health Resources Agency to talk about their recent grant for UCHRA's new building and the programs and resources they make available to our community...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
31 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Bob Bell & Tennessee's Work Based Learning Grant

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Dr Bob Bell talks with White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger and Brooxie Carlton Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Rural Development to discuss Tennessee’s Work Based Learning grant...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
30 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke & Joy McCaleb On Her Books, Mentoring And Her Career In Education

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to a former educator retired to part time author today, as Judy Duke talks with Joy McCaleb. Her career in education, time spent mentoring former students and her books on the history of Rickman...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
29 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry & Michelle De la Cruz On Overcoming Addiction

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look at the topics of faith and daily life combined as Dwight Henry talks with Michelle De la Cruz about overcoming addiction…Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
26 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & Pickett County 2018 Plans

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look at Pickett County and the recent grants they’ve received. Matt Swallows talks with County Executive Richard Daniel about what it will mean for their plans for the a new Pickett County Jail and Justice Center...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by…
24 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Bob Bell & The Cookeville Regional Foundation Education Programs

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Bob Bell looks at a variety of educational outreach programs provided by the Cookeville Regional Foundation. From educating diabetic patients on the dangers of the disease, to life saving practices and classes offered in the community to end of life care information...Listen to the latest…
23 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Judy Duke Talks With Jim and Joanne White About Serving Our Community And Country

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Judy Duke talks with Jim and Joanne White about serving our community and our country. From the work they do volunteering with various groups to building theater sets for productions to time spent serving in military service during the Vietnam era…Listen to the latest Local…
22 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Dwight Henry Examines The Idea That God Is Not Mad At You

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look at the topics of faith and daily life combined as Pastor Ron Allen talks with host Dwight Henry to examine the idea that God is NOT mad at you and what that means…Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes…
19 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Sam Brooks & Derik Samber On His New Coaching Position At Cookeville

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we introduce you to Derik Samber who took over as the Offensive Coordinator coaching position at Cookeville after leaving York Institute. He talks with Sam Brooks about his choices and future plans in sports...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor…
18 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Matt Swallows & The New Cell Phone Law

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, we look at some of the new laws that went into effect Jan 1st, including the new cell phone restrictions in school zones law. Matt Swallows talks with Captain Bobby Anderson about their enforcement...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor…
17 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min

Bob Bell & The Tennessee Reconnect Program

On today’s Local Matters Podcast, Bob Bell talks to Cindy Taylor, of the Upper Cumberland Reconnect program, part of the Tennessee Reconnect plan of Governor Haslam. They look at how the program works and who is eligible...Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Twin Lakes Tractor and Lawn…
16 Jan 2018 7PM 24 min
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